I have been told that Black light is dangerous to the eyes.
2006-10-01 04:11:16 · 1 answers · asked by Graetcyrus 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Black light is a certain wavelength of light (ultraviolet) that is not visible. However, its photons may strike certain materials and the photons re-released are visible and phosphoress or glow (phosphor was one of the original materials exhibiting the effect). Just like sunlight is not dangerous to the eyes unless you stare at the sun without protection, black light is not dangerous (and is included in sunlight) unless you get too much without eye protection. Follow the manufacturer's safety precautions that come with any black light emitting device and you should be safe. Since black light is not visible it is impossible to sense its intensity.
2006-10-01 04:45:54 · answer #1 · answered by Kes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are Black Lights Safe
2016-11-12 04:26:23 · answer #2 · answered by tameka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One final word concerning black lights - they can be fun and useful but also dangerous. Never stare at a black light or remained exposed to one for more ...
2006-10-01 04:53:16 · answer #3 · answered by BAZ 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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UV is broad definition, as it can be any wavelength in the UV rage, from barely visible Blacklight, to dangerous germicidal wavelength. Yes there are blacklight UV LEDs. Deep blue LEDs also have some black light effect.
2016-04-09 08:11:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Black lights" are dangerous to the eyes because the ultraviolet light can produce catarracts. It is also damaging to the skin and can cause delayed carcinogenesis (development of cancer).
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2006-10-01 04:26:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had some experiences with black lights...Mostly, seeing lightning patterns emerge out of them and totally trippn out!!
2006-10-01 04:42:46 · answer #6 · answered by trancevanbuuren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If by black light you mean ultraviolet, then yes it can be bad for the eyes. Probably not in small quantities though
2006-10-01 04:14:06 · answer #7 · answered by amania_r 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ofcourse
thats ultraviloet light
taht damages dna
eyes skin etc
same thing why u need sun screen from the sun
couse of the ulraviolet rays
2006-10-01 04:20:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
blacklight is not dangerous... though looking straight into the bulb while its on may hurt your eyes just like looking into a 100watt bulb... so NO, not dangerous just be carefull not to touch (it will burn) because it getts 10 times hotter than a regular bulb!!!
2006-10-01 04:19:58 · answer #9 · answered by BIG DADDY 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋
SAME THING IN DIFFERENT NAME.
2016-03-13 12:51:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋